Human trafficking isn’t just “out there.” It’s happening closer to home than most people realize and many children and teens don’t even know it’s happening to them.

In this episode, Mandi and Erin from Love146 break down the hidden warning signs adults often miss, the emotional tactics traffickers use, and why so many cases go unnoticed in everyday communities. They also open up about the challenges of parenting teens in a digital world where harmful content and unsafe relationships can reach kids instantly.

You’ll hear:

• How trafficking can look like drug use, bullying, or an “unhealthy relationship” from the outside
  
• Why believing youth—and understanding their vulnerabilities—matters
  
• Real talk about creating safe, judgment-free communication with teens
  
• The power of “pre-permissioning” so kids know it’s okay to seek help
  
• What behavior changes adults should watch for

Mandi and Erin from Love146 wrap up with resources, ways to support ongoing anti-trafficking work, and a reminder that awareness and honest conversations save lives.

RESOURCES

Love146 website and Instagram and LinkedIn

National Human Trafficking Website and Hotline 1-888-373-7888

Connect with Mandi:

• Website: WomenAwareAndPrepared.com
• Take the Free Intuition Quiz WomenAwareAndPrepared.com/Quiz
• Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared
• LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt

The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.